Onekind Radical Repair Skin Barrier Intensive Hydrating & Soothing Balm with Ectoin
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCopernicia cerifera wax, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 17 moreGood evidence
“Onekind Radical Repair® Barrier Balm is an intensive hydrating balm that melts into skin to deliver long-lasting moisture while helping support the skin barrier.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: copernicia cerifera wax, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-agingDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreLimited evidence
“Helps soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAlcohol denat.~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Coco-caprylate/caprate~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateAspergillus ferment~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from fungus (mold) that typically appears on rice. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, might help neutralize free radicals and possibly somewhat reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Aspergillus fermentCopernicia cerifera wax~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxSaccharomyces ferment~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceArachidyl alcohol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholBalanites aegyptiaca kernel oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineEctoin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinPhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXylitylglucoside~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideBehenyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcohol1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Chlorella ferment~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anhydroxylitol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolCetearyl glucoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideAcacia senegal gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumArachidyl glucoside~0.25–0.4%
Cellulose gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumXylitol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolVetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilBoswellia carterii oil~0.2–0.35%
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Spirulina platensis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractGlucose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Coco-caprylate/caprate, Aspergillus ferment, Copernicia cerifera wax, Saccharomyces ferment, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Arachidyl alcohol, Balanites aegyptiaca kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Ectoin, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitylglucoside, Behenyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Chlorella ferment, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Anhydroxylitol, Cetearyl glucoside, Acacia senegal gum, Arachidyl glucoside, Cellulose gum, Xanthan gum, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Unknown, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Ethylhexylglycerin, Spirulina platensis extract, Glucose, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| OnekindRadical Repair Skin Barrier Intensive Hydrating & Soothing Balm with EctoinYOUR PRODUCT | Laboratoires de BiarritzHYDRA-PROTECT + Moisturizing Cream Face Organic | CultivHydra-Protect Organic Face Cream | NIODHydration Vaccine Moisturiser | |
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| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $65.00 | $24.00−$41.00 | $29.96−$35.04 | $36.53−$28.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Betaine | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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